CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hsp at Stanford

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $269
  • Cash Discount Price: $277
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 17.84x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hsp at Stanford is $269. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $277. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 17.84x the Medicare baseline. Located in 725 Welch Road, Palo Alto, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$277

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$269

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$15.08

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $15.08 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $277 (1837%)
Insurance Median: $269 (1784%)
Cash: $277 (1837% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $269 (1784% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $15.08 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 1784% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1684%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Aetna $213 1412%
Meritain Health $213 1412%
Blue Shield $269 1784%
Blue Shield Out Of State $269 1784%
Health Net $8,000 53050%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 725 Welch Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Childrens